Your life has been spent traveling the dangerous roads and pathways of the land, safeguarding caravans and their precious cargoes from bandits, monsters, and harsh environments. You've learned to navigate through treacherous terrain, haggle with merchants, and protect those in your charge.
- Skill Proficiencies: Perception, Survival
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan's tools (e.g., carpenter's tools for repairing wagons), vehicles (land)
- Languages: One of your choice (reflecting the diverse travelers and merchants you've encountered)
- Equipment: A small symbol of your caravan company, a set of traveler's clothes, a dagger hidden in your boot, a belt pouch containing 10 gp, and a map of trade routes you've traveled.
Feature: Caravan Network
You have a network of contacts within the caravan trade. This network can provide you with information about the roads, potential dangers, and opportunities along the way. You can also find a place to hide, rest, or recuperate among your network, as long as you are near a trade route or a settlement.
Suggested Characteristics
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Personality Trait |
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I'm always calm, no matter what the situation. I never raise my voice or let my emotions control me.
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2
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I have a story for every occasion, especially from the diverse cultures I've encountered on my travels.
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3
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I'm extremely loyal to those I serve with; they're like a family to me.
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4
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I love haggling and negotiating deals, always trying to get the best price.
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5
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I'm suspicious of strangers and always have an escape plan.
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6
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I'm obsessed with maps and always plotting the next route, even in my downtime.
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7
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I find solace in the nights under the stars, feeling restless in cities and towns.
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8
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I'm a stickler for caravan rules and regulations, often reminding others about them.
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Ideal |
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Freedom. The open road represents the ultimate freedom to me. (Chaotic)
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2
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Commerce. The flow of trade brings life to civilizations, and I will protect it. (Neutral)
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3
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Adventure. I seek the thrill of new horizons and experiences. (Any)
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4
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Order. Keeping to schedules and planned routes ensures safety and success. (Lawful)
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5
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Community. My caravan is my community, and I will do anything for it. (Good)
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6
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Fame. I want to be known as the greatest caravan guard in history. (Any)
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Bond |
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1
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I once lost a caravan to bandits, and I'm determined to never let that happen again.
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2
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A particular merchant family has always been good to me, and I am loyal to them.
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3
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I carry a token from my homeland, reminding me of who I am protecting.
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4
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My destiny is tied to a prophecy I learned from a seer on the road.
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5
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I am in love with a fellow traveler, though they may not know it yet.
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6
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A rival caravan once left me for dead; I must prove myself against them.
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Flaw |
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1
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I have a secret fear of a certain creature that once attacked our caravan.
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2
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I am in debt to a merchant due to a bad deal and must earn my way out.
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3
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My curiosity often leads me into trouble, especially in new places.
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4
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I hold grudges for a long time, especially against those who have wronged me or my caravan.
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5
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I am overly protective, sometimes to the point of being controlling.
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6
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I have a weakness for gambling, often losing more than just money.
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